JP2013157307A - Connector - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a connector capable of easily changing a connecting position thereof with respect to a conductor and capable of improving connecting stability with respect to the conductor.SOLUTION: The connector includes: first and second conducting parts 100a and 100b; and a coupling part 100c which couples ends of the first and second conducting parts 100a and 100b so that the first and second conducting parts 100a and 100b are rotatable from a closed position, in which the first and second conducting parts 100a and 100b can hold a conductive cloth, to an open position, in which the first and second conducting parts 100a and 100b can release the conductive cloth. The first conducting part 100a includes locking projections 170a and 180a which swing in accordance with the rotation of the first conducting part 100a and are capable of penetrating through the conductive cloth. The locking projections 170a and 180a are curved along a swing track of the locking projections 170a and 180a.

Description

  The present invention relates to a connector that can be connected to a flexible conductor such as a conductive cloth.

  Conventionally, a connection terminal connected to a conductive cloth includes a hook that can be locked in a hole provided in the conductive cloth, a contact portion that is provided on the hook and can be electrically connected to the conductive cloth, and the contact portion. (Refer to patent documents 1 and 2).

JP 2001-291536 A JP 2000-28742 A

  However, since the connection terminal needs to provide a hole in the conductive cloth, it is difficult to change the connection position between the connection terminal and the conductive cloth. In addition, when the hole is formed in the conductive cloth, there is a possibility that the electrode in the conductive cloth may be damaged, so that the connection stability between the connection terminal and the conductive cloth is low.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to easily change the connection position with respect to the conductor and to improve the connection stability with respect to the conductor. To provide a connector.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a first connector of the present invention includes a first conductive conductor, a second conductive section, and end portions of the first and second conductive sections. The first and second conductive sections are flexible. And a connecting portion rotatably connected from a closed position where the body can be clamped to an open position where the conductor can be released. At least one of the first and second conductive portions has a locking projection that swings in accordance with the rotation of the one conductive portion and can penetrate the conductor. The locking protrusion is curved along the swinging orbit of the locking protrusion.

  According to such an aspect of the invention, the first and second conductive portions sandwich the conductor, and the locking protrusion penetrates the conductor, whereby the first and second conductive portions are connected to the conductor. . Therefore, the connection position of the first and second conductive portions with respect to the conductor can be easily changed. Moreover, since the latching protrusion penetrates the conductor, it is not necessary to provide a large hole for attaching a hook to the conductor. Therefore, the electrode of the conductor is not damaged by drilling, and the connection stability of the connector to the conductor can be improved. And since the latching protrusion has penetrated the conductor, the tensile strength with respect to the conductor of a 1st connector can be improved. In addition, since the locking projection is curved along the swinging orbit of the locking projection, the load applied to the conductor can be reduced when the locking projection pierces the conductor. it can.

  The first connector may further include first and second bodies that are fixed to the first and second conductive portions and have insulating properties to cover the first and second conductive portions. . According to such an aspect of the invention, since the first and second conductive parts are covered with the first and second bodies having insulation properties, the insulation between the first and second conductive parts and the periphery thereof is provided. Is secured. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first and second conductive portions from being short-circuited.

  The second connector of the present invention includes the first and second conductive portions, the first and second bodies to which the first and second conductive portions are fixed, and the end portions of the first and second bodies. The first and second conductive portions include a connecting portion that is rotatably connected from a closed position where a flexible conductor can be held to an open position where the conductor can be released. At least one of the first and second conductive portions has a hook-shaped locking projection that swings in accordance with the rotation of the one conductive portion and can penetrate the conductor. The locking protrusion is curved along the swinging orbit of the locking protrusion.

  According to such an aspect of the invention, the first and second conductive portions sandwich the conductor, and the locking protrusion penetrates the conductor, whereby the first and second conductive portions are connected to the conductor. . Therefore, the connection position of the first and second conductive portions with respect to the conductor can be easily changed. Moreover, since the latching protrusion penetrates the conductor, it is not necessary to provide a large hole for attaching a hook to the conductor. Therefore, the connection stability of the connector to the conductor can be improved without damaging the electrode of the conductor due to the perforation. And since the latching protrusion has penetrated the conductor, the tensile strength with respect to the conductor of a 2nd connector can be improved. In addition, since the locking projection is curved along the swinging orbit of the locking projection, the load applied to the conductor can be reduced when the locking projection pierces the conductor. it can.

  At least the other of the first and second conductive portions may have a configuration that includes a locking hole or a locking recess into which the locking projection can be inserted. According to such an aspect of the invention, since the locking projection is inserted into the locking hole or the locking recess, the tensile strength of the first and second connectors with respect to the conductor can be further improved.

  At least one of the first and second conductive portions further includes a contact portion that can elastically contact the conductor in a state where the first and second conductive portions sandwich the conductor. Is possible. According to such an aspect of the invention, the contact portion elastically contacts the conductor with the first and second conductive portions sandwiching the conductor. Therefore, the holding force with respect to the conductor of the first and second conductive portions can be improved, and the contact resistance value of the first and second conductive portions with respect to the conductor can be stabilized. In addition, since the spring constant of the contact portion can be changed by changing the shape of the contact portion, resonance that occurs in the contact portion when vibration or impact is applied to the first and second connectors. Can be suppressed.

  At least one of the first and second conductive portions can be formed of a conductive metal plate. The contact portion is an elastic piece obtained by rounding up a part of the metal plate. According to such an aspect of the invention, since the contact portion is an elastic piece obtained by rounding up a part of the metal plate, the number of parts of the first and second connectors can be reduced, and the cost can be reduced. Can do.

  One of the first and second bodies is in contact with the other of the first and second bodies with the first and second conductive portions sandwiching the conductor, and the first and second bodies It is possible to have a configuration in which a contact portion that generates a predetermined gap is provided between the two conductive portions. According to such an aspect of the invention, with the first and second conductive portions sandwiching the conductor, the contact portion contacts the other of the first and second bodies, and the first, A predetermined gap is generated between the second conductive parts. Therefore, even if force is applied to the first and second connectors from the outside, a predetermined gap between the first and second conductive parts is secured, and a predetermined connection between the first and second conductive parts and the conductor is ensured. State is secured.

  The first and second connectors may be configured to further include a connection portion that is connected to at least one of the first and second conductive portions and is connectable to a core wire of the cable. According to such an aspect of the invention, since the core of the cable can be connected to the connecting portion, external connection of the first and second connectors is facilitated.

  The first and second connectors may further include a holding portion that can hold a cable. According to such an aspect of the invention, since the cable is held by the holding portion, the tensile strength of the cable can be improved.

  The first and second connectors can be configured to further include a cable connecting portion that can be fixed to the connecting portion having conductivity and has the connecting portion. According to such an aspect of the invention, since it is possible to connect the core wire of the cable to the connecting portion of the cable connecting portion fixed to the connecting portion, the external connection of the first and second connectors is facilitated. .

  The first and second connectors are provided in at least one of the first and second conductive portions, and when the first and second conductive portions rotate from the open position to the closed position, the cable connection portion It is possible to make it the structure further provided with the movable part which can approach and contact | abut this connection part. The movable portion abuts on the connection portion, whereby the connection portion of the cable connection portion can be sandwiched between the movable portion and the coupling portion.

  According to such an aspect of the invention, when the first and second conductive portions are rotated from the open position to the closed position, the movable portion approaches and contacts the connection portion of the cable connection portion. Thereby, the connection part of a cable connection part is clamped between a movable part and the said connection part. Therefore, the fixing strength of the cable connection portion to the pair is improved, and the cable connection portion is strong against an external load.

  At least one of the cable connecting portion and the connecting portion may have a hook. The other of the cable connection part and the connection part may have an engagement hole or an engagement recess with which the hook can be engaged. According to such an aspect of the invention, since the hook is engaged with the engagement hole or the engagement recess, the cable connection portion becomes strong against an external load. In addition, it is possible to improve the tensile strength of the cable in which the core wire is connected to the connection portion of the cable connection portion.

  At least one of the cable connecting portion and the connecting portion may have a first stopper. The other of the cable connection part and the connection part may have an engagement hole or an engagement recess with which the first stopper can be engaged. According to such an aspect of the invention, the cable connecting portion is positioned with respect to the connecting portion by the first stopper engaging with the engaging hole or the engaging recess. Therefore, the cable connecting portion is easily fixed to the connecting portion.

  The first and second connectors further include a lock mechanism for locking the first conductive portion to the second conductive portion in a state where the first and second conductive portions sandwich the conductor. Is possible. The lock mechanism includes a lock hole or a lock recess provided in one of the first and second conductive portions, and the other of the first and second conductive portions and the lock hole or It is possible to adopt a configuration having a lock piece that can be inserted into the lock recess. The cable connection portion may include a second stopper that contacts the lock piece. According to this aspect of the invention, the cable connecting portion is positioned with respect to the connecting portion by the second stopper coming into contact with the lock piece. Therefore, the cable connecting portion is easily fixed to the connecting portion.

  The connecting portion may be configured to have first and second guide convex portions arranged with a space therebetween. The cable connecting portion may be inserted between the first and second guide convex portions and guided to a fixing position with respect to the connecting portion. According to such an aspect of the invention, the cable connecting portion is guided to the fixing position by the first and second guide convex portions. Therefore, the cable connecting portion is easily fixed to the connecting portion.

  The first and second bodies can have the same shape made of an insulating resin. In this case, the first and second bodies are provided at the first end in the first direction, the second end opposite to the first end in the first direction, and the first end. The first arm portion extending in the second direction orthogonal to the first direction and the second arm portion provided at the second end portion and extending in the second direction can be used. is there. The second arm is provided with a recess. At least one of the connection portion, the holding portion, and the cable is accommodated in the concave portion of the second arm portion of the second body.

  According to such an aspect of the invention, since the first and second bodies have the same shape made of an insulating resin, the first and second bodies can be created with one mold. Therefore, the cost of the first and second connectors can be reduced. And the recessed part of the 2nd arm part of a 1st body functions as an accommodation recessed part in which the recessed part of the 2nd arm part of a 2nd body accommodates at least one of a connection part, a holding | maintenance part, and a cable.

  At least one of the first and second conductive portions may have at least one of a protrusion and a concave portion that can contact the conductor. According to such an aspect of the invention, since at least one of the protrusion and the concave portion comes into contact with the conductor, the contact area with respect to the conductor increases, and therefore, the stable contact resistance value with respect to the conductor of the first and second conductive portions. Can be obtained. Therefore, the connection stability of the first and second connectors can be further improved.

  At least one of the protrusion and the recess may be a quadrangular pyramid. In the case of such an aspect of the invention, since the surface area of at least one of the protrusion and the concave portion is increased, a stable contact resistance value for the conductor of the first and second conductive portions can be further obtained. The connection stability of the second connector can be improved.

  A plurality of the locking protrusions may be provided at the central portion and both end portions of the first conductive portion.

  It is possible to adopt a configuration in which a burr is provided on the locking projection. In the case of such an aspect of the invention, it is difficult for the locking protrusion to come out from the state of passing through the conductor due to burr. Therefore, the tensile strength with respect to the conductor can be further improved. In addition, when the burr is locked in the locking hole or the locking recess, the holding force of the first and second conductive parts with respect to the conductor can be further improved, and the first and second conductive parts are not connected. It is possible to prevent the rotation from the closed position to the open position.

  At least one of the first and second conductive portions can be configured to have a bump or an uneven surface. According to such an aspect of the invention, since at least one of the first and second conductive portions has a bulge or an uneven surface, the strength of at least one of the first and second conductive portions is improved. To do.

  The first and second connectors further include a lock mechanism for locking the first conductive portion to the second conductive portion in a state where the first and second conductive portions sandwich the conductor. Is possible. According to such an aspect of the invention, the first conductive part is locked to the second conductive part by the locking mechanism, and the first and second conductive parts are maintained in a state of sandwiching the conductor, It is possible to prevent the first and second conductive parts from inadvertently rotating from the closed position to the open position.

  The lock mechanism is provided on a lock claw provided on one of the first and second conductive portions, and on the other of the first and second conductive portions, and the first and second conductive portions. It is possible to have a structure having a lock hole or a lock recess for engaging the lock claw in a state where the portion sandwiches the conductor. According to such an aspect of the present invention, the first and second conductive portions can be easily locked in a state where the conductor is sandwiched only by locking the lock claw in the lock hole or the lock recess.

  The lock mechanism includes a lock hole or a lock recess provided in one of the first and second conductive portions, and the other of the first and second conductive portions and the lock hole or It is possible to have a configuration including a lock piece that is inserted into the lock recess and bendable. According to such an aspect of the present invention, the first and second conductive portions can be easily locked in a state where the conductor is sandwiched by simply inserting the lock piece into the lock hole or the lock recess and bending it. By changing the bending position of the lock piece, the distance between the first and second conductive portions can be changed according to the thickness dimension of the conductor.

  The lock piece may have a fold portion. The fold portion may be thinner than other portions of the lock piece. According to such an aspect of the invention, the lock piece can be easily folded at the fold portion.

  The lock hole or the lock recess may be arranged on the inner side of both widthwise ends of one of the first and second conductive portions. The lock piece can be configured to be disposed on the inner side of either one of the first and second conductive portions in the other width direction. According to such an aspect of the invention, the lock hole or the lock recess and the lock piece are disposed on the inner side of the both end portions of the first and second conductive portions, so that the first and second connectors are provided with the lock mechanism. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the outer shape of the first and second connectors.

  The lock mechanism is provided in a lock hole provided in one of the first and second conductive portions and in the other of the first and second conductive portions and can be inserted into the lock hole. A configuration having a lock piece is possible. The lock piece may be configured to have a bifurcated or trifurcated tip that can be plastically deformed in a direction away from each other and engage with an edge of the lock hole. According to such an aspect of the present invention, the first and second conductive members can be obtained simply by inserting the lock piece into the lock hole, plastically deforming the tip of the lock piece in the direction away from each other, and engaging the edge of the lock hole. The part is easily locked with the conductor sandwiched therebetween. By changing the height position of the engagement of the lock piece with respect to the lock hole, the distance between the first and second conductive portions can be changed according to the thickness dimension of the conductor.

  The lock hole can be configured to be disposed on the inner side of both ends in the width direction of one of the first and second conductive portions. The lock piece can be configured to be disposed on the inner side of either one of the first and second conductive portions in the other width direction. According to such an aspect of the invention, the lock hole or the lock recess and the lock piece are disposed on the inner side of the both end portions of the first and second conductive portions, so that the first and second connectors are provided with the lock mechanism. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the outer shape of the first and second connectors.

It is a perspective view showing the front, the plane, and the right side of the connector with which the cable which concerns on Example 1 of this invention was connected, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part was located in the open position. It is a perspective view showing the back, the plane, and the left side of the connector to which the cable is connected, and shows the state where the first and second conductive parts are located at the open position. It is a perspective view showing the front of the 1st, 2nd electric conduction part of the said connector, a connection part, and a cable connection part, a plane, and the right side, and the figure showing the state where the 1st and 2nd electric conduction part was located in the open position It is. It is a perspective view showing the back of the 1st, 2nd electric conduction part of the said connector, a connection part, and a cable connection part, a plane, and a left side, and the figure showing the state where the 1st and 2nd electric conduction part was located in the open position It is. It is a perspective view showing the front, bottom, and left side of the 1st, 2nd electric conduction part of the said connector, a connection part, and a cable connection part, and the figure showing the state where the 1st and 2nd electric conduction part was located in the open position It is. It is a right view of the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part of the said connector, a connection part, and a cable connection part, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part was located in the open position. It is the perspective view showing the front, the plane, and the right side of the body of the connector. It is a perspective view showing the back, the plane, and the left side of the body of the connector. It is a perspective view showing the front, the plane, and the right side of the connector to which the cable which concerns on Example 2 of this invention was connected, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part was located in the open position. It is a perspective view showing the back, the plane, and the left side of the connector to which the cable is connected, and shows the state where the first and second conductive parts are located at the open position. It is a perspective view showing the front, bottom, and left side of the connector to which the cable is connected, and is a view showing a state where the first and second conductive portions are located at the open position. It is a right view of the said connector to which the cable was connected, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part located in the open position. It is a perspective view showing the front, the plane, and the right side of the said connector to which the cable was connected, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part was located in the closed position. It is a right view of the said connector to which the cable and the conductive cloth were connected, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part was located in the closed position. It is the perspective view showing the back, plane, and right side of the cable connection part of the said connector. It is the perspective view showing the front of the cable connection part of the said connector, the bottom face, and the left side. It is a perspective view showing the front, plane, and right side of the 1st design change example of the connector from which the cable connection part was removed, and is a figure showing the state where the 1st and 2nd electric conduction parts were located in the open position. . It is a right view of the said connector to which the electrically conductive cloth was connected, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part was located in the closed position. It is a perspective view showing the front, the plane, and the right side of the 2nd design change example of the said connector to which the cable was connected, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part was located in the open position. It is a perspective view showing the back, the plane, and the left side of the connector to which the cable is connected, and shows the state where the first and second conductive parts are located at the open position.

  Examples 1 and 2 of the present invention will be described below.

  First, a connector according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A to 3B. The connector shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B is a connector to which a flexible conductive cloth (conductor) (not shown) can be connected. This connector includes first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b, a connecting portion 100c, a cable connecting portion 100d, and first and second bodies 200a and 200b. Hereinafter, each component of the connector will be described in detail. 1A to 2D, the length direction of the connector is indicated as X, the front-rear direction of the connector is indicated as Y, and the height direction of the connector is indicated as Z. The Y direction is orthogonal to the X direction, and the Z direction is orthogonal to the X and Y directions.

  As shown in FIGS. 2A to 2D, the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b and the connecting part 100c are composed of a single metal plate having conductivity. The second conductive portion 100b includes a first plate 110b, a second plate 120b, a third plate 130b, a pair of first locking pieces 140b, a pair of second locking pieces 150b, and a pair of third engagements. And a stop piece 160b (a part of the lock mechanism).

  The first plate 110b is a rectangular plate extending in the X direction. Third locking pieces 160b are connected to both ends in the X direction of the first plate 110b. The third locking piece 160b is a plate bent upward (one side in the Z direction). The third locking piece 160b is provided with a rectangular lock hole 161b.

  The second plate 120b is a rectangular plate connected to the first plate 110b and bent at a substantially right angle to the first conductive portion 100a side with respect to the first plate 110b. The third plate 130b is a rectangular plate connected to the second plate 120b and bent at a substantially right angle with respect to the second plate 120b so that the first and third plates 110b and 130b do not face each other. A plurality of protrusions 131b and a plurality of locking holes 132b are provided at the center of the third plate 130b. The protrusion 131b is a quadrangular pyramid convex upward (one side in the Z direction). The locking hole 132b is a rectangular hole penetrating the third plate 130b in the Z direction, and is disposed at a position corresponding to locking protrusions 170a and 180a described later of the first conductive portion 100a. The locking hole 132b corresponds to the locking hole described in the claims.

  At both ends in the X direction of the third plate 130b, there are provided first locking pieces 140b obtained by rounding up a part of both ends to the lower side (the other side in the Z direction). The first locking piece 140b is provided with a rectangular locking hole. Moreover, the hole 133b formed after the 1st latching piece 140b was rounded up is provided in the both ends of the X direction of the 3rd plate 130b. A second locking piece 150b, which is a plate bent downward (the other side in the Z direction), is connected to both ends of the third plate 130b in the X direction.

  The first conductive portion 100a includes a first plate 110a, a second plate 120a, a third plate 130a, a pair of first locking pieces 140a, a pair of second locking pieces 150a, and a pair of third members. It has a stop piece 160a (a part of the lock mechanism), a plurality of locking projections 170a and 180a, and a contact portion 190a.

  The first plate 110a is a rectangular plate extending in the X direction. A pair of arms 111a is provided at the center of the first plate 110a. A second locking piece 150a is provided on the outer portion of the arm 111a of the first plate 110a. A third locking piece 160b, which is a plate bent downward, is connected to both ends of the first plate 110a in the X direction. The third locking piece 160b is provided with a lock claw 161a that can be locked in the lock hole 161b of the second conductive portion 100b.

  The second plate 120a is a rectangular plate connected to the first plate 110a and bent at a substantially right angle to the second conductive portion 100b with respect to the first plate 110a. The third plate 130a is a rectangular plate connected to the second plate 120a and bent at a substantially right angle with respect to the second plate 120a so that the first and third plates 110a and 130a do not face each other. The third plates 130a and 130b are portions where the conductive cloth can be sandwiched in a state where the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b are located at closed positions described later.

  In the central portion of the third plate 130a, a pair of first locking pieces 140a obtained by rounding up the central portion to the upper side are disposed with an interval in the X direction. The first locking piece 140a is provided with a rectangular locking hole. The portion between the first locking pieces 140a of the third plate 130a and the outer portion of the first locking pieces 140a of the third plate 130a can be swung as the first conductive portion 100a rotates. -Shaped locking projections 170a are connected. As shown in FIG. 2D, the locking projection 170a is bent in a direction substantially perpendicular to the third plate 130a and is curved along the swinging track of the locking projection 170a. In FIG. 2D, the swinging orbit of the locking projection 170a is indicated by a one-dot chain line.

  Protrusions 131a are respectively provided at the bases of the locking protrusions 170a at both ends of the third plate 130a. The protrusion 131a is a quadrangular pyramid that protrudes in the same direction as the locking protrusion 170a. A locking hole 132a penetrating the third plate 130a is provided on the outer side of the protrusion 131a of the third plate 130a. At both ends in the X direction of the third plate 130a, hook-shaped locking projections 180a that can swing as the first conductive portion 100a rotates are connected. As shown in FIG. 2D, the locking projection 180a is bent in a direction substantially perpendicular to the third plate 130a and is curved along the swinging track of the locking projection 180a. In FIG. 2D, the swinging trajectory of the locking projection 180a is indicated by a one-dot chain line. A burr 181a is provided at the tip of the locking projection 180a. The locking protrusions 170a and 180a are disposed at positions corresponding to the locking holes 132b of the second conductive portion 100b (that is, disposed at the center and both ends of the first conductive portion 100a). The locking projections 170a and 180a can penetrate the conductive cloth and can be inserted into the locking hole 132b in a state where the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b are located at the closed positions. The burr 181a can be locked in the locking hole 132b.

  The contact portion 190a is an elastic piece obtained by rounding down part of both end portions in the X direction of the first, second, and third plates 110a, 120a, and 130a. The contact portion 190a is bent in a stepped manner so that the lower surface (second conductive portion facing surface) of the tip portion is positioned closer to the second conductive portion 100b than the lower surface (second conductive portion facing surface) of the third plate 130a. ing. For this reason, the contact portion 190a elastically contacts the conductive cloth sandwiched between the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b in a state where the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b are located at the closed positions. It is possible. Protrusions 191a are respectively provided at the tips of the contact portions 190a. The protrusion 191a is a quadrangular pyramid that is convex in the same direction as the locking protrusion 170a.

  The connecting portion 100c is configured so that the end portion of the first conductive portion 100a and the end portion of the second conductive portion 100b are rotatable from the closed position to the open position. It is a rectangular plate to be connected. The connecting part 100c is connected to the rear end (the other end in the Y direction) of the first plate 110b of the second conductive part 100b and is bent at a substantially right angle with respect to the first plate 110b. The connecting portion 100c has a pair of arms 110c extending upward (one side in the Z direction). The arm 111a of the first conductive part 100a is connected to the arm 110c. The boundary portion between the arm 110c and the arm 111a is thinned. With this boundary portion as a fulcrum, the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b are rotatable (openable and closable) from the closed position to the open position. The closed position is a position where the first conductive portion 100a and the second conductive portion 100b face each other substantially in parallel, and the conductive cloth can be sandwiched therebetween. As shown in FIGS. 1A to 2D, the open position is a position where the first conductive portion 100a and the second conductive portion 100b are separated from each other and the conductive cloth can be released therebetween.

  The cable connecting portion 100d is a conductive metal plate as shown in FIG. 2B. The cable connection portion 100d includes a fixing portion 110d, a connection portion 120d, and a holding portion 130d. The adhering portion 110d is a plate having substantially the same shape as the connecting portion 100c, and is fixed to the rear surface of the connecting portion 100c. The connecting portion 120d is a substantially C-shaped plate that is connected to the fixing portion 110d and has an inner diameter slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the core C1 of the cable C. The connecting portion 120d can hold the core wire C1 of the cable C. The holding portion 130d is a substantially C-shaped plate that is connected to the connecting portion 120d and has an inner diameter slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the insulating protective cover C2 that covers the core C1 of the cable C. The holding portion 130d can hold the protective cover C2 of the cable C.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the second body 200b is a block made of insulating resin. Since the dimension of the second body 200b in the X direction is larger than the dimension of the second conductive part 100b in the X direction, the second body 200b is fixed to the second conductive part 100b as described later. Covers the second conductive portion 100b (see FIGS. 1A and 1B). Further, the second body 200b can be rotated along with the rotation of the second conductive portion 100b. The second body 200b includes a base 210b, a base 220b, walls 230b and 240b, contact portions 250b and 260b, and first and second arm portions 270b and 280b.

  The base 210b is a substantially rectangular plate extending in the X direction, and has an inner surface and an outer surface. The base part 220b is a rectangular parallelepiped provided on the center part on the front end side (one end side in the Y direction) of the inner surface of the base 210b. A locking hole 221b is provided at the center of the base portion 220b. The locking hole 221b is a rectangular hole extending in the X direction, and a pair of locking claws are provided on the inner wall surface of the locking hole 221b with an interval in the X direction. A pair of locking holes 211b extending in the Y direction is provided in the central portion of the base 210b on the base end side (the other end side in the Y direction).

  A pair of convex portions 223b and a locking hole 224b are provided at both ends in the X direction of the base portion 220b. The convex portion 223b is a rectangular projection that is convex inside the second body 200b. The locking hole 224b is a rectangular hole located below the convex portion 223b. A locking claw is provided on the inner wall surface of the locking hole 224b. Wall portions 230b and 240b are connected to both ends of the base 210b in the X direction. Since the thickness dimension of the wall parts 230b and 240b is larger than the thickness dimension of the base 210b, the wall parts 230b and 240b are convex on the inner surface side of the base 210b. Rectangular locking holes 231b and 241b are provided at the front ends of the walls 230b and 240b.

  The convex part 223b is engaged with the hole 133b of the second conductive part 100b. The first locking piece 140b of the second conductive portion 100b is inserted into the locking hole 224b, and the locking claw of the locking hole 224b is locked to the locking hole of the first locking piece 140b. The second locking pieces 150b of the second conductive portion 100b are fitted in the locking holes 231b and 241b. In this way, the second body 200b is fixed to the second conductive portion 100b. In this fixed state, the third plate 130b of the second conductive part 100b abuts on the base part 220b, and the first plate 110b abuts on the base end part of the base 210b.

  A recess 222b is provided below the locking hole 221b at the center of the base 220b. The recess 222b extends in a direction orthogonal to the length direction of the recess 222b and communicates with the central portion of the locking hole 221b. A pair of concave portions 225b is provided between the concave portion 222b and the convex portion 223b of the base portion 220b. In addition, a gap 290b is generated between the wall portions 230b and 240b and the base portion 220b. The concave portions 222b and 225b and the gap 290b are located below the locking hole 132b of the second conductive portion 100b. When the locking protrusions 170a and 180a of the first conductive part 100a are inserted into the locking holes 132b of the second conductive part 100b, the locking protrusion 170a is in the recesses 222b and 225b, and the locking protrusion 180a is in the gap. 290b is inserted. Thereby, interference with the latching protrusion 170a and the 2nd body 200b is prevented.

  Abutting portions 250b and 260b project from the rear ends of the wall portions 230b and 240b. The contact portions 250b and 260b are protrusions that are convex on the inner side of the second body 200b. A first arm portion 270b is connected to the rear end of the contact portion 250b (that is, the first end portion in the length direction (first direction) of the second body 200b) and the width direction (first direction) of the second body 200b. 2 directions). The first arm portion 270b has a tapered shape in which the cross section gradually decreases toward the tip side. The second arm portion 280b is connected to the rear end of the base 210b, the wall portion 240b, and the contact portion 260b (that is, the second end portion in the length direction (first direction) of the second body 200b) and the second body 200b. It extends in the width direction (second direction) of the body 200b. The second arm 280b is provided with semicircular first and second recesses 281b and 282b adjacent to each other in the X direction. The inner shape of the first recess 281b is smaller than the inner shape of the second recess 282b. The holding portion 130d is partially accommodated in the second recess 282b. The protective cover C2 of the cable C can be partially accommodated in the first recess 281b. In addition, the 1st recessed part 281b is corresponded to the recessed part of the 2nd arm part of the 2nd body of a claim.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the first body 200a is an insulating resin block having the same shape as the second body 200b. Since the dimension of the first body 200a in the X direction is larger than the dimension of the first conductive part 100a in the X direction, the first body 200a is fixed to the first conductive part 100a as described later. Covers the first conductive part 100a (see FIGS. 1A and 1B). Further, the first body 200a can be rotated along with the rotation of the first conductive part 100a. The first body 200a includes a base 210a, a base 220a, walls 230a and 240a, contact portions 250a and 260a, and first and second arm portions 270a and 280a. In addition, about each part of the 1st body 200a, the description which overlaps with the 2nd body 200a is abbreviate | omitted.

  The second locking piece 150a of the first conductive part 100a is fitted in the locking hole 211a of the base 210a. The first locking piece 140a of the first conductive part 100a is inserted into the locking hole 221a of the base part 220a, and the locking claw of the locking hole 221a is locked to the locking hole of the first locking piece 140a. . The convex portions 223a of the base portion 220a are rectangular projections that are convex toward the inside of the first body 200a, and are fitted into the locking holes 132a of the first conductive portion 100a. In this way, the first body 200a is fixed to the first conductive portion 100a. In this fixed state, the third plate 130a of the first conductive part 100a abuts on the base part 220a, and the first plate 110a abuts on the base end part of the base 210a.

  The recesses 222a and 225a are located below the locking projection 170a of the first conductive part 100a. A gap 290a between the wall portions 230a, 240a and the base portion 220a is located below the locking protrusion 180a of the first conductive portion 100a.

  The contact portions 250a and 260a contact the contact portions 250b and 260b of the second body 200b in a state where the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b are located at the closed positions. In this state, a predetermined gap is generated between the third plates 130a and 130b of the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b. This gap is set slightly smaller than the thickness dimension of the conductive cloth. For this reason, in the state which the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part 100a, 100b was located in the closed position, the 3rd plates 130a, 130b of the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part 100a, 100b can pinch | interpose a conductive cloth in a predetermined state. On the other hand, with the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b positioned at the open position, the first arm portion 270b of the second body 200b is inserted into the first recess 281a of the first body 200a as shown in FIG. 1B. Is done. In addition, the 1st recessed part 281a is equivalent to the recessed part of the 2nd arm part of the 1st body of a claim.

  Hereinafter, a procedure for assembling the connector having the above-described configuration and connecting the cable C will be described in detail. First, a cable connection portion 100d prepared by press-molding a conductive metal plate is prepared. In the cable connecting portion 100d, the connecting portion 120d and the holding portion 130d are flat. Thereafter, the cable C is prepared. In the cable C, one end of the protective cover C2 in the length direction is peeled off, and the core wire C1 is exposed from the protective cover C2. Thereafter, the exposed core C1 is brought closer to the connection part 120d, and the protective cover C2 is brought closer to the holding part 130d. Thereafter, the connecting portion 120d is bent into a substantially C shape, and is fixedly connected to the core wire C1. Similarly, the holding portion 130d is bent into a substantially C shape and fixed to the protective cover C2.

  Then, the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part 100a, 100b and the connection part 100c which were created by press-molding the metal plate which has electroconductivity are prepared. Thereafter, the fixing portion 110d of the cable connecting portion 100d is fixed to the connecting portion 100c. Thereby, the core wire C1 of the cable C is electrically connected to the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b via the connecting portion 100c.

  Thereafter, first and second bodies 200a and 200b prepared by injection molding an insulating resin are prepared. Thereafter, the first locking piece 140b of the second conductive part 100b is inserted into the locking hole 224b of the second body 200b, and the second locking piece 150b of the second conductive part 100b is inserted into the locking holes 231b and 241b. Then, the first locking piece 140b is locked in the locking hole 224b, and the second locking piece 150b is fitted in the locking holes 231b and 241b. At this time, the third plate 130b of the second conductive part 100b abuts on the base part 220b of the second body 200b, and the first plate 110b of the second conductive part 100b is on the base end part of the base 210b of the second body 200b. And the convex portion 223b of the second body 200b is engaged with the hole 133b of the second conductive portion 100b. The recesses 222b and 225b and the gap 290b of the second body 200b are located below the corresponding locking holes 132b and communicate with the locking holes 132b. The holding portion 130d of the cable connecting portion 100d is partially accommodated in the second recess 282b of the second arm portion 280b of the second body 200b, and the protective cover C2 of the cable C is partially accommodated in the first recess 281b. Thus, the 2nd body 200b is attached to the 2nd electroconductive part 100b, and covers the back side of the said 2nd electroconductive part 100b.

On the other hand, the first locking piece 140a of the first conductive part 100a is in the locking hole 221a of the first body 200a, and the second locking piece 150a of the first conductive part 100a is the locking hole 211a of the first body 200a. Inserted into. Then, the first locking piece 140a is locked in the locking hole 221a, and the second locking piece 150a is fitted in the locking hole 211a. At this time, the third plate 130a of the first conductive part 100a abuts on the base part 220a, the first plate 110a of the first conductive part 100a abuts on the base end part of the base 210a, and the convex of the first body 200a. The part 223a is fitted into the locking hole 132a of the first conductive part 100a. The tip of the contact part 190a is located on the locking hole 224a of the first conductive part 100a. In this way, the first body 200a is attached to the first conductive part 100a, and the first body 200a covers the rear side of the first conductive part 100a.

  Hereinafter, a procedure for connecting the conductive cloth to the connector assembled as described above will be described. First, the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b are positioned at the open position. Accordingly, the first and second bodies 200a and 200b are also located at the open position. At this time, the first arm portion 270b of the second body 200b is inserted into the first recess 281b of the first body 200a.

  Thereafter, a conductive cloth is inserted between the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b. Thereafter, the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b and the first and second bodies 200a and 200b are rotated from the open position to the closed position with the boundary portion between the arm 110c and the arm 111a as a fulcrum. Then, the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b come close to each other and sandwich the conductive cloth. At this time, the locking protrusion 170a of the first conductive part 100a swings with the rotation of the first conductive part 100a and pierces the conductive cloth, and the locking hole 132b and the second conductive part 100b of the second conductive part 100b. The two bodies 200b are inserted into the recesses 222b and 225b. The locking projection 180a swings with the rotation of the first conductive portion 100a, pierces the conductive cloth, and is inserted into the locking hole 132b of the second conductive portion 100b and the gap 290b of the second body 200b. Engaged. The contact part 190a of the first conductive part 100a elastically presses the conductive cloth against the third plate 130b of the second conductive part 100b, and the protrusion 191a of the contact part 190a contacts the conductive cloth. Further, the protrusions 131a and 131b of the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b also abut on the conductive cloth.

  In the process of rotating the first and second bodies 200a and 200b from the open position to the closed position, the first arm portion 270b of the second body 200b is detached from the first recess 281a of the first body 200a. Thereafter, when the first and second bodies 200a and 200b are in the closed positions, the contact portions 250a and 260a of the first body 200a contact the contact portions 250b and 260b of the second body 200b. At the same time, the lock claw 161a of the first conductive part 100a is engaged with the lock hole 161b of the second conductive part 100b. Thereby, the state in which the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b are located at the closed position is maintained, and the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b are prevented from being inadvertently rotated from the closed position to the open position. Is done.

  In the case of such a connector, the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b sandwich the conductive cloth, and the locking protrusions 170a and 180a penetrate the conductive cloth, thereby the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b. Is connected to the conductive cloth. Therefore, the connection position with respect to the conductive cloth of the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part 100a, 100b can be changed easily. Further, since the locking projections 170a and 180a penetrate the conductive cloth, it is not necessary to provide a large hole for attaching a hook to the conductive cloth. Therefore, the connection stability of the connector to the conductive cloth can be improved without damaging the electrode of the conductive cloth due to the perforation. Moreover, since the locking projections 170a and 180a penetrate the conductive cloth and are inserted into the locking holes 132b of the second conductive part 100b, the tensile strength of the connector with respect to the conductive cloth can be improved. In addition, since the locking protrusions 170a and 180a are curved along the swinging orbit of the locking protrusions 170a and 180a, when the locking protrusions 170a and 180a are pierced into the conductive cloth, the conductive protrusions 170a and 180a are curved. The load on the cloth can be reduced.

  In addition, in a state where the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b sandwich the conductive cloth, the contact part 190a of the first conductive part 100a elastically contacts the conductive cloth, and the conductive cloth is brought into contact with the second conductive part 100b. Press. For this reason, the holding force with respect to the conductive cloth of the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b is improved, and the contact resistance value of the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b with respect to the conductive cloth can be stabilized. In addition, since the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b sandwich the conductive cloth, the protrusion 191a of the contact part 190a and the protrusions 131a and 131b of the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b contact the conductive cloth. The contact area with respect to the conductor increases. Also in this respect, the contact resistance value of the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b with respect to the conductive cloth can be stabilized. Moreover, since the spring constant of the contact portion 190a can be changed by changing the shape of the contact portion 190a, the resonance generated in the contact portion 190a when vibration or impact is applied to the connector. Can be suppressed.

  With the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b sandwiching the conductive cloth, the contact parts 250a and 260a of the first body 200a contact the contact parts 250b and 260b of the second body 200b, A predetermined gap is generated between the second conductive parts 100a and 100b. Therefore, even if a force is applied to the connector from the outside, a predetermined gap between the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b is secured, and a predetermined gap between the first and second conductive parts 100a and 100b and the conductive cloth is secured. Connection status is secured.

  Further, since the first and second bodies 200a, 200b are molded products of the same shape of insulating resin, they can be produced with the same mold. Thus, the cost of the connector can be reduced. Moreover, the 2nd recessed part 281b of the 2nd body 200b functions as an accommodation recessed part which accommodates the holding | maintenance part 130d of the cable connection part 100d. On the other hand, in the first recess 281a of the first body 200a, the first arm portion 270b of the second body 200b is inserted in the open position, so that interference between the first and second bodies 200a, 200b is avoided. Thus, the recessed part of the 2nd arm part of the 1st, 2nd body 200a, 200b which is the same shape has fulfilled two functions, an interference avoidance mechanism and an accommodation recessed part.

  Next, a connector according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A to 6B. The connector shown in FIGS. 4A to 5B is a connector to which the flexible conductive cloth 10 (conductor) shown in FIG. 5B can be connected. This connector includes first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b, a connecting portion 300c, a cable connecting portion 300d, and a plurality of rivets 400. Hereinafter, each component of the connector will be described in detail. 4A to 4D, the length direction of the connector is indicated by X, the front-rear direction of the connector is indicated by Y, and the height direction of the connector is indicated by Z. The Y direction is orthogonal to the X direction, and the Z direction is orthogonal to the X and Y directions.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D, the first and second conductive parts 300a and 300b and the connecting part 300c are composed of a single metal plate having conductivity. The second conductive portion 300b includes a first plate 310b, a second plate 320b, a third plate 330b, a pair of lock pieces 340b (part of a lock mechanism), and a plurality of contact portions 350b. .

  The first plate 310b is a substantially rectangular plate extending in the X direction. A plurality of first and second protrusions 311b and 312b formed by pressing a part of the first plate 310b are provided on the upper surface (first conductive portion facing surface) of the central portion of the first plate 310b. It has been. The first ridge 311b extends in parallel to the X direction. The second ridges 312b are located outside both ends in the X direction of the first ridges 311b and extend in a direction (Y direction) orthogonal to the first ridges 311b. The strength of the first plate 310b is improved by the first and second ridges 311b and 312b. A pair of rectangular notches 313b are provided at both ends of the first plate 310b in the X direction. A pair of lock pieces 340b are connected to the inner edge (X-direction edge) of the notch 313b. The lock pieces 340b are located on the inner side of both ends in the X direction (width direction) of the first plate 310b.

  Each lock piece 340b is a rectangular plate bent upward (one side in the Z direction) with respect to the first plate 310b. A crease 341b extending in the Y direction is provided at the tip of the lock piece 340b. The crease part 341b is thinner than the part (other part) other than the crease part 341b of the lock piece 340b. The lock piece 340b can be bent inward with the fold line 341b as a boundary. Further, the lock piece 340b can be bent at a portion other than the fold portion 341b.

  The second plate 320b is a rectangular plate connected to the first plate 310b and bent at a substantially right angle to the first conductive portion 300a with respect to the first plate 310b. The third plate 330b is a rectangular plate connected to the second plate 320b and bent at a substantially right angle with respect to the second plate 320b so that the first and third plates 310b and 330b do not face each other.

  On the upper surface (first conductive portion facing surface) of the third plate 330b, a first protrusion 331b and a plurality of second and third protrusions 332b formed by pressing a part of the third plate 330b, 333b is provided. The first ridge 331b extends in the X direction. The second ridge 332b is connected to both ends of the first ridge 331b in the X direction and extends in a direction perpendicular to the first ridge 331b (Y direction). The third ridge 333b is connected to an intermediate portion in the X direction of the first ridge 331b and extends in a direction perpendicular to the first ridge 331b (Y direction). The strength of the third plate 330b is improved by the first, second, and third ridges 331b, 332b, and 333b.

  The third plate 330b is provided with a plurality of locking holes 334b at intervals. The locking hole 334b is a rectangular hole penetrating the third plate 330b in the Z direction, and is disposed at a position corresponding to locking protrusions 360a and 370a described later of the first conductive portion 300a. The locking hole 334b corresponds to the locking hole described in the claims.

  The first, second, and third plates 310b, 320b, and 330b are provided with a plurality of contact portions 350b. The contact portion 350b is located between the second and third ridges 332b and 333b and between the third ridges 333b. The contact part 350b is an elastic piece obtained by rounding up a part of the first, second, and third plates 310b, 320b, and 330b. As shown in FIG. 4D, the contact portion 350b has a first conductive portion whose upper surface (first conductive portion facing surface) of the tip of the contact portion 350b is more than the upper surface (first conductive portion facing surface) of the third plate 330b. It is bent stepwise so as to be located on the 300a side. The contact portion 350b can be elastically deformed so that the upper surface of the tip of the contact portion 350b and the upper surface of the third plate 330b are flush with each other. The upper surface of the tip of the contact portion 350b is provided with a plurality of convex pyramid-shaped projections 351b on the first conductive portion 300a side.

  The first conductive part 300a includes a first plate 310a, a second plate 320a, a third plate 330a, a pair of lock holes 340a (a part of a lock mechanism), a pair of movable parts 350a, and a plurality of latches. It has protrusions 360a and 370a.

  The first plate 310a is a rectangular plate extending in the X direction. At the lower end (the other end in the Z direction) of the first plate 310a, as shown in FIG. 4B, three arms 311a are provided at intervals in the X direction. A movable portion 350a is connected to both ends of the first plate 310a in the X direction. The movable portion 350a is a rectangular plate that is bent at a right angle toward the second conductive portion 300b with respect to the first plate 310a. A pair of lock holes 340a are provided at both ends of the first plate 310a at positions corresponding to the lock pieces 340b of the second conductive portion 300b. The lock hole 340a is a rectangular hole that passes through the first plate 310a and into which the lock piece 340b can be inserted. The lock hole 340a is located inside the both ends of the first plate 310a in the X direction (width direction). Furthermore, a plurality of first and second protrusions 312a and 313a formed by pressing a part of the first plate 310a are provided on the lower surface (the second conductive portion facing surface) of the first plate 310a. ing. The first ridges 312a are located between the lock holes 340a and extend in parallel to the X direction. The second ridge 313a is located outside the lock hole 340a and extends in a direction perpendicular to the first ridge 312a (Y direction). The strength of the first plate 310a is improved by the first and second ridges 312a and 313a.

  The second plate 320a is a rectangular plate connected to the first plate 310a and bent at a substantially right angle toward the second conductive part 300b with respect to the first plate 310a. The third plate 330a is a plate connected to the second plate 320a and bent at a substantially right angle with respect to the second plate 320a so that the first and third plates 310a and 330a do not face each other. The third plate 330a includes a wide portion 331a and a narrow portion 332a having a smaller dimension in the X direction than the wide portion 331a connected to the wide portion 331a. The third plates 330a and 330b are portions where the conductive cloth 10 can be sandwiched in a state where the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b are located at closed positions described later.

  A hook-shaped locking projection 360a that can swing as the first conductive portion 300a rotates is connected to the tip of the narrow portion 332a of the third plate 330a. As shown in FIG. 4D, the locking projection 360a is bent in a direction substantially perpendicular to the third plate 330a and is curved along the swinging orbit of the locking projection 360a. In FIG. 4D, the swinging orbit of the locking projection 360a is indicated by a one-dot chain line. At both ends in the X direction of the narrow portion 332a of the third plate 330a, hook-like locking projections 370a that can swing as the first conductive portion 300a rotates are connected. As shown in FIG. 4D, the locking projection 370a is bent in a direction substantially perpendicular to the third plate 330a and is curved along the swinging orbit of the locking projection 370a. In FIG. 4D, the swinging trajectory of the locking projection 370a is indicated by a one-dot chain line. A burr 371a is provided at the tip of the locking projection 370a. The locking protrusions 360a and 370a are disposed at positions corresponding to the locking holes 334b of the second conductive portion 300b (that is, disposed at the center and both ends of the first conductive portion 300a). The locking protrusions 360a and 370a can penetrate the conductive cloth 10 and can be inserted into the locking holes 334b with the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b positioned at the closed positions. The burr 371a can be locked in the locking hole 334b.

  Furthermore, a plurality of first and second protrusions 333a and 334a formed by pressing a part of the third plate 330a are provided on the lower surface (second conductive portion facing surface) of the third plate 330a. ing. The first ridge 333a extends parallel to the X direction. The second ridge 334a is located outside both ends of the first ridge 333a in the X direction and extends in a direction orthogonal to the first ridge 333a. The strength of the first plate 310a is improved by the first and second ridges 333a and 334a.

  The connecting portion 300c is configured such that the end portion of the first conductive portion 300a and the end portion of the second conductive portion 300b are rotatable from the closed position to the open position. It is a rectangular plate to be connected. The connecting part 300c is connected to the rear end (the other end in the Y direction) of the first plate 310b of the second conductive part 300b and is bent at a substantially right angle with respect to the first plate 310b. Three arms 310c are provided at positions corresponding to the arms 311a of the first conductive portion 300a at the upper end (one end in the Z direction) of the connecting portion 300c. The three arms 310c extend upward (one side in the Z direction) and are connected to the arm 311a of the first conductive portion 300a. The boundary portion between the arm 310c and the arm 311a is thinned. With this boundary portion as a fulcrum, the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b are rotatable (openable and closable) from the closed position to the open position. 5A and 5B, the closed position is a position where the first conductive portion 300a and the second conductive portion 300b face each other substantially in parallel, and the conductive cloth 10 can be sandwiched therebetween. As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D, the open position is a position where the first conductive part 300a and the second conductive part 300b are separated from each other and the conductive cloth 10 can be released therebetween.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, an engaging recess 320c is provided between two adjacent arms 310c at the upper end of the connecting portion 300c. Engagement holes 330c are provided at locations corresponding to the two engagement recesses 320c at the lower end of the coupling part 300c. Two attachment holes 340c penetrating through the connecting portion 300c in the thickness direction are opened at an interval in the X direction at the central portion of the connecting portion 300c.

  The cable connecting part 300d is a conductive metal plate fixed to the connecting part 300c. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the cable connection portion 300d includes a fixing portion 310d, a connection portion 320d, and a holding portion 330d. The adhering portion 310d is a rectangular plate having a smaller dimension in the X direction than the connecting portion 300c. The fixing portion 310d is provided with two attachment holes 311d that penetrate the fixing portion 310d in the thickness direction. The mounting hole 311d is disposed at a position where it can communicate with the mounting hole 340c of the connecting portion 300c. The rivet 400 is inserted into each of the attachment hole 311d and the attachment hole 340c, and the fixing portion 310d is fixed to the front surface of the connecting portion 300c by the rivet 400. 4A and 4B, the head of the rivet 400 is disposed inward (on the cable connection portion 300d side), but may be disposed outward (on the connection portion 300c side).

  A pair of hooks 312d is provided at the upper and lower ends (both ends in the Z direction) of the fixing portion 310d. The hook 312d is a substantially L-shaped plate having a base portion bent at a substantially right angle with respect to the fixing portion 310d and a tip portion connected to the base portion and extending toward the connection portion 320d. The hook 312d is engaged with one of the engaging recess 320c and the engaging hole 330c of the connecting portion 300c.

  The connecting portion 320d is a substantially C-shaped plate that is connected to the fixing portion 310d and has an inner diameter slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the core C1 of the cable C. The connection portion 320d can hold the core wire C1 of the cable C. The holding portion 330d is a substantially C-shaped plate that is connected to the connecting portion 320d and has an inner diameter slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the insulating protective cover C2 that covers the core C1 of the cable C. The holding portion 330d can hold the protective cover C2 of the cable C.

  Hereinafter, a procedure for assembling the connector having the above-described configuration and connecting the cable C will be described in detail. First, the cable connection part 300d created by press-molding a conductive metal plate is prepared. In the cable connecting portion 300d, the connecting portion 320d and the holding portion 330d are flat. Thereafter, the cable C is prepared. In the cable C, one end of the protective cover C2 in the length direction is peeled off, and the core wire C1 is exposed from the protective cover C2. Thereafter, the exposed core C1 is brought closer to the connection part 320d, and the protective cover C2 is brought closer to the holding part 330d. Thereafter, the connecting portion 320d is bent into a substantially C shape, and is fixedly connected to the core wire C1. Similarly, the holding portion 330d is bent into a substantially C shape and fixed to the protective cover C2.

  Then, the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part 300a, 300b and the connection part 300c which were created by press-molding the metal plate which has electroconductivity are prepared. Thereafter, the hook 312d of the fixing portion 310d of the cable connecting portion 300d is engaged with one of the engaging recess 320c and the engaging hole 330c of the connecting portion 300c, and the fixing portion 310d is brought into contact with the front surface of the connecting portion 300c. In this state, the rivet 400 is inserted into the attachment hole 311d of the fixing portion 310d and the attachment hole 340c of the connecting portion 300c, and the fixing portion 310d of the cable connecting portion 300d is fixed to the connecting portion 300c. Thereby, the core wire C1 of the cable C is electrically connected to the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b via the connecting portion 300c.

  Hereinafter, a procedure for connecting the conductive cloth 10 to the connector assembled as described above will be described. First, the first and second conductive parts 300a and 300b are positioned at the open position. Thereafter, the conductive cloth 10 is inserted between the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b. Thereafter, the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b are rotated from the open position to the closed position with the boundary portion between the arm 310c and the arm 311a as a fulcrum. Specifically, the first conductive portion 300a (movable side) rotates so as to approach the second conductive portion 300b (fixed side). Then, the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b come close to each other and sandwich the conductive cloth 10.

  When the first and second conductive parts 300a and 300b rotate from the open position to the closed position, the locking protrusion 360a of the first conductive part 300a swings as the first conductive part 300a rotates. Then, the conductive cloth 10 is pierced and inserted into the locking hole 334b of the second conductive portion 300b. The locking protrusion 370a swings with the rotation of the first conductive part 300a, pierces the conductive cloth 10, and is inserted into and engaged with the locking hole 334b of the second conductive part 300b. The contact portion 350b of the second conductive portion 300b is pressed by the conductive cloth 10, and the contact portion 350b is elastically deformed so that the top surface of the tip portion of the contact portion 350b and the top surface of the third plate 330b are flush with each other. Thereby, the protrusion 351b at the tip of the contact portion 350b elastically contacts the conductive cloth 10. The movable part 350a swings with the rotation of the first conductive part 300a, approaches the connection part 320d of the cable connection part 300d, and comes into contact with the connection part 320d of the cable connection part 300d. Thereby, the connection part 320d is clamped between the movable part 350a and the connection part 300c. The lock piece 340b of the second conductive part 300b is inserted into the lock hole 340a of the first conductive part 300a.

  Thereafter, the lock piece 340b is bent inward with the crease portion 341b as a boundary, and the lock piece 340b is brought into contact with the first conductive portion 300a (specifically, the first plate 310a). Thereby, the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b are locked in a state where the conductive cloth 10 is sandwiched.

  In the case of such a connector, the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b sandwich the conductive cloth 10, and the locking protrusions 360a and 370a penetrate the conductive cloth 10, whereby the first and second conductive portions 300a. 300b are connected to the conductive cloth 10. Therefore, the connection position with respect to the electrically conductive cloth 10 of the 1st, 2nd electroconductive part 300a, 300b can be changed easily. In addition, since the locking protrusions 360a and 370a penetrate the conductive cloth 10, it is not necessary to provide a large hole for attaching a hook to the conductive cloth 10. Therefore, the connection stability of the connector to the conductive cloth 10 can be improved without damaging the electrodes of the conductive cloth 10 due to the perforation.

  Moreover, since the locking protrusions 360a and 370a penetrate the conductive cloth 10 and are inserted into the locking holes 334b of the second conductive part 300b, the tensile strength of the connector with respect to the conductive cloth 10 can be improved. Further, the hook 312d of the cable connecting portion 300d is engaged with the engaging recess 320c and the engaging hole 330c of the connecting portion 300c. The connecting part 320d of the cable connecting part 300d is sandwiched between the movable part 350a and the connecting part 300c. Therefore, the strength of fixing the cable connecting portion 300d to the connecting portion 300c is improved, the cable connecting portion 300d is strong against an external load, and the twisting strength of the cable connecting portion 300d is improved. Further, the tensile strength of the cable C connected to the cable connecting portion 300d can be improved. Since the hook 312d of the cable connecting portion 300d is engaged with the engaging recess 320c and the engaging hole 330c of the connecting portion 300c, the load applied to the joint portion (rivet 400) between the cable connecting portion 300d and the connecting portion 300c. Can be reduced.

  In addition, since the locking projections 360a and 370a are curved along the swinging orbits of the locking projections 360a and 370a, when the locking projections 360a and 370a pierce the conductive cloth 10, the The load applied to the conductive cloth 10 can be reduced.

  In addition, in a state where the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b sandwich the conductive cloth 10 (closed position), the contact portion 350b of the second conductive portion 300b elastically contacts the conductive cloth 10, and the conductive cloth 10 is Press against the first conductive part 300a. For this reason, the holding force with respect to the conductive cloth 10 of the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b is improved, and the contact resistance value of the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b with respect to the conductive cloth 10 can be stabilized. In addition, in the state where the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b sandwich the conductive cloth 10 (closed position), the protrusion 351b of the contact portion 350b contacts the conductive cloth 10, so that the contact area with the conductor 10 increases. . Also in this respect, the contact resistance value of the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b with respect to the conductive cloth 10 can be stabilized. In addition, since the spring constant of the contact portion 350b can be changed by changing the shape of the contact portion 350b, the resonance generated in the contact portion 350b when vibration or impact is applied to the connector. Can be suppressed.

  Further, with the first and second conductive parts 300a and 300b positioned at the closed position, the lock piece 340b of the second conductive part 300b on the fixed side is inserted into the lock hole 340a of the first conductive part 300a on the movable side. ing. By simply bending the lock piece 340b and bringing the lock piece 340b into contact with the first conductive portion 300a, the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b are easily locked with the conductive cloth 10 sandwiched therebetween. In addition, the distance between the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b can be varied according to the thickness dimension of the conductive cloth 10 having a large variation only by changing the bending position of the lock piece 340b. The pressure on the conductive cloth 10 can be varied. Therefore, the connector can apply an appropriate contact pressure to the conductive cloth 10 according to the thickness dimension of the conductive cloth 10.

  Further, the lock pieces 340b are located on the inner side than both ends of the first plate 310b in the X direction. The lock holes 340a are located on the inner side than both ends of the first plate 310a in the X direction. Therefore, since the lock piece 340b and the lock hole 340a are provided in the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b, it is possible to suppress an increase in the size of the connector.

  The connector described above is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed in design within the scope of the claims. Details will be described below.

  In the first embodiment, the first conductive portion 100a includes the first plate 110a, the second plate 120a, the third plate 130a, the pair of first locking pieces 140a, and the pair of second locking pieces 150a. , A pair of third locking pieces 160a (part of the locking mechanism), a plurality of locking protrusions 170a and 180a, and a contact portion 190a, and the second conductive portion 100b includes the first plate 110b, It has a second plate 120b, a third plate 130b, a pair of first locking pieces 140b, a pair of second locking pieces 150b, and a pair of third locking pieces 160b (a part of the locking mechanism). I was doing it. In the second embodiment, the first conductive portion 300a includes the first plate 310a, the second plate 320a, the third plate 330a, the pair of lock holes 340a (part of the lock mechanism), and the pair of movable portions 350a. And a plurality of locking protrusions 360a, 370a, the second conductive portion 300b includes a first plate 310b, a second plate 320b, a third plate 330b, and a pair of lock pieces 340b (of the lock mechanism). And a plurality of contact portions 350b. However, the first and second conductive parts are optional as long as they have conductivity, can hold a flexible conductor, and at least one of the first and second conductive parts has a locking projection. It is possible to change the design. Further, the first and second conductive parts are not limited to press-formed products, and can be constituted by, for example, castings (for example, aluminum die cast).

  In the first embodiment, the first conductive portion 100a is configured such that the first and second locking pieces 140a and 150a are locked to the locking holes 221a and the locking holes 211a of the first body 200a, so that the first body It is assumed that it is fixed to 200a. However, the fixing means for the first conductive portion to the first body can be arbitrarily changed to a well-known fixing means. For example, the design is changed so that the locking piece provided in the first body is locked in the locking hole provided in the first conductive portion, so that the first conductive portion is fixed to the first body. It is possible. Moreover, it is possible to change the design so that the first conductive portion is fixed to the first body by insert molding or outsert molding. Furthermore, the design can be changed so that the first conductive portion is fixed to the first body with an adhesive or the like. Note that the means for fixing the second conductive portion to the second body can be changed in design in the same manner as the means for fixing the first conductive portion to the first body.

  In the first embodiment, the locking protrusions 170a and 180a are provided on the first conductive portion 100a. In the second embodiment, the locking protrusions 360a and 370a are provided on the first conductive portion 300a. However, the locking protrusion is provided on at least one of the first and second conductive portions, swings according to the rotation of the one conductive portion, can penetrate the conductor, and the locking The design can be arbitrarily changed as long as it is curved along the swinging trajectory of the protrusion. The burr 181a and 371a of the locking protrusions 180a and 370a can be omitted. It is possible to provide a burr on the locking projections 170a, 360a. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which a plurality of burr are provided on the locking convex portion.

  In the first embodiment, the second conductive portion 100b is provided with the locking hole 132b into which the locking protrusions 170a and 180a can be inserted. In the second embodiment, the second conductive portion 300b is provided with the locking hole 334b into which the locking protrusions 360a and 370a can be inserted. However, the locking hole can be omitted. In this case, the locking projection is provided on the first conductive portion so that the first and second conductive portions are in the closed position so as not to contact the second conductive portion. Further, the locking hole can be replaced with a locking recess. When the locking projection is provided on both the first and second conductive parts, the design can be changed so that the locking hole or the locking recess is provided on both the first and second conductive parts. is there. When the locking protrusion is provided in the second conductive portion, the design can be changed so that the locking hole or the locking recess is provided in the first conductive portion. Note that the locking hole or the locking recess is omitted also when the locking protrusion is provided on both the first and second conductive parts and when the locking protrusion is provided on the second conductive part. It is possible. In this case, the locking protrusion is provided on the first and second conductive parts so as not to contact the second and first conductive parts, or provided on the second conductive part so as not to contact the first conductive part. It has been. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the locking holes and the locking recesses coexist in the first and / or second conductive parts.

  In the first embodiment, the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b have the protrusions 131a, 191a, and 131b. In the second embodiment, the protrusion 351b is provided at the tip of the contact portion 350b of the second conductive portion 300b. However, the protrusion can be omitted. Further, the protrusion can be provided on only one of the first and second conductive portions. In the first and second embodiments, the projection is a quadrangular pyramid. However, the projection may have a shape other than the quadrangular pyramid (for example, various convex shapes such as a cone, a polygonal pyramid, a rounded piece such as a grater). is there. The first and second conductive parts can have a recess instead of the protrusion. The concave portion can also be provided in only one of the first and second conductive portions. The recess can be a quadrangular pyramid recess. Even if the first and second conductive portions have a recess, the contact area of the first and / or second conductive portion with respect to the conductor increases because the inner surface of the recess contacts the conductor. The contact resistance value with respect to the electrically conductive cloth of the 1st and / or 2nd electroconductive part can be stabilized. Note that the first and second conductive portions may have both protrusions and recesses.

  In the second embodiment, the first conductive part 300a includes a plurality of first and second ridges 312a and 313a and a plurality of first and second ridges 333a and 334a, and the second conductive part 300b includes The plurality of first and second ridges 311b and 312b, the first ridge 331b, and the plurality of second and third ridges 332b and 333b. However, the pulsation can be omitted. The bulge can be configured to be provided on either one of the first and second conductive portions. Moreover, it can be set as the structure by which the uneven surface was provided in at least one of the 1st, 2nd electroconductive parts instead of the ridge. Examples of the uneven surface include a die-cut uneven surface. The uneven surface can also improve the strength of at least one of the first and second conductive portions. The bump is not limited to the one formed by pressing a part of the first or second conductive portion.

  In the first embodiment, the first conductive portion 100a has the contact portion 190a. In the second embodiment, the second conductive part 300b has the contact part 350b. However, the contact portion can be omitted. The contact portion can be provided on at least one of the first and second conductive portions. In the said Example 1 and 2, it was supposed that the contact part was the elastic piece which rounded up some metal plates which have electroconductivity. However, the design of the contact portion can be arbitrarily changed as long as the first and second conductive portions sandwich the conductor and can elastically contact the conductor. For example, as the contact portion, it is possible to use an elastic piece that is separate from the first or second conductive portion, an elastic body having conductivity such as a coil spring or conductive rubber. The protrusion provided at the tip of the contact portion can be omitted.

  In the first embodiment, the connecting portion 100c can rotate from the closed position to the open position by using the thinned boundary between the arm 110c and the arm 111a as a fulcrum. He said. In the second embodiment, the connecting portion 300c can rotate from the closed position to the open position by using the thinned boundary portion between the arm 310c and the arm 311a as a fulcrum. He said. However, the connecting portion can freely rotate the end portions of the first and second conductive portions from the closed position where the first and second conductive portions can hold the flexible conductor to the open position where the conductor can be released. Or the end portions of the first and second bodies can be pivotably connected from a closed position where the first and second conductive portions can hold the flexible conductor to an open position where the conductor can be released. It is possible to arbitrarily change the design as long as it is. For example, the connecting portion can be a hinge mechanism that connects the end portions of the first and second conductive portions or the first and second bodies so as to be rotatable from the closed position to the open position. Moreover, it is possible to connect the edge part of a 1st, 2nd body with the connection part of the structure similar to the said Example 1,2.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, a plurality of first guide protrusions 351c ′ are formed on the upper end portion (one end portion in the Z direction) of the connecting portion 300c ′, and the lower end portion (other Z direction portion) It is possible to adopt a configuration in which a plurality of second guide convex portions 352c ′ are provided at the end). The first and second guide convex portions 351c 'and 352c' are convex on one end side in the Y direction. The first and second guide protrusions 351c 'and 352c' are arranged with a gap in the Z direction. The dimension between the first and second guide protrusions 351c 'and 352c' is set to be slightly larger than the dimension in the Z direction of the fixing part 310d 'of the cable connection part 300d'. The fixing portion 310d 'is inserted between the first and second guide convex portions 351c and 352c and is guided to the fixing position with respect to the connecting portion 300c'. Here, the fixing position is a position where a mounting hole (not shown) of the connecting part 300c ′ and a mounting hole (not shown) of the fixing part 310d ′ are aligned and communicate with each other, but the fixing position can be arbitrarily set. . A rivet 400 is attached to the attachment hole of the matching connecting part 300c 'and the attachment hole of the fixing part 310d'. Note that the first and second guide protrusions 351c 'and 352c' can be provided at the connecting portion in the first and second embodiments. When the cable connecting portion is fixed to the rear surface of the connecting portion, the first and second guide convex portions 351c 'and 352c' may be convex on the other end side in the Y direction.

  In the first embodiment, as a lock mechanism that maintains the state where the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b are located at the closed position, the third locking piece 160a having the lock claw 161a of the first conductive portion 100a, The third engaging piece 160b having the lock hole 161b of the second conductive portion 100b is provided. In the second embodiment, as a lock mechanism that maintains the state where the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b are located at the closed positions, the pair of lock holes 340a of the first conductive portion 300a and the pair of second conductive portions 300b. And the locking piece 340b. However, the locking mechanism can be omitted. Further, the design of the lock mechanism can be arbitrarily changed as long as the first conductive portion can be locked to the second conductive portion in a state where the first and second conductive portions sandwich the conductor (closed position). is there.

  For example, the lock claw of the second conductive part 100b can be engaged with the lock hole of the first conductive part. Further, the lock piece 340b of the second embodiment can be configured such that the crease portion 341b is omitted. Further, the lock piece 340b can be configured to have a plurality of fold portions 341b. In this case, the lock piece 340b can be bent at each crease.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the lock piece 340b ′ provided at the edge of the notch 311b ′ of the first plate 310b ′ of the second conductive portion 300b ′ is bifurcated (V-shaped). A configuration having tip portions 341b ′ and 341b ′ can be employed. The tip portions 341b 'and 341b' of the lock piece 340b 'are plastically deformed in a direction away from each other while being inserted into the lock hole 340a of the first conductive portion 300a, and can engage with the edge of the lock hole 340a. . In this case, the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b ′ are electrically conductive by simply plastically deforming the tip portions 341b ′ and 341b ′ of the lock piece 340b ′ away from each other and engaging the edges of the lock holes 340a. It is easily locked in a state where the cloth 10 is sandwiched. In addition, the first and second portions 341 b ′ and 341 b ′ of the lock piece 340 b ′ are changed according to the thickness dimension of the conductive cloth 10 having a large variation only by changing the height position of the engagement with the edge of the lock hole 340 a. The distance between the conductive portions 300a and 300b ′ can be varied, and the pressure of the contact portion 350b ′ on the conductive cloth 10 can be varied. Therefore, the connector can apply an appropriate contact pressure to the conductive cloth 10 according to the thickness dimension of the conductive cloth 10. The remaining configuration of the second conductive portion 300b 'is substantially the same as that of the second conductive portion 300b of the second embodiment.

  In FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, 311b ′ is the first bump of the first plate of the second conductive portion, 312b ′ is the second bump of the first plate of the second conductive portion, and 320b ′ is the second bump of the second conductive portion. 2 plate, 330b ′ is the third plate of the second conductive part, 331b ′ is the first bump of the third plate of the second conductive part, 312b ′ is the second bump of the third plate of the second conductive part, 334b 'Is a locking hole of the second conductive part, and 350b' is a contact part of the second conductive part. 7A and 7B, the cable connection portion 300d is not shown. In addition, the front-end | tip part of a lock piece can also be made into a trident (W shape). Also in this case, like the lock piece having the bifurcated tip, the tip at both ends can be plastically deformed and engaged with the edge of the lock hole.

  In Examples 1 and 2, the cable connecting portion is fixed to the connecting portion. However, the cable connection portion can be omitted. The cable connecting portion can be fixed to either the front surface or the rear surface of the connecting portion. Further, the cable connection portion can be configured to have only the connection portion. In other words, the holding unit can be omitted. The design of the connecting portion can be arbitrarily changed as long as it is connected to at least one of the first and second conductive portions and can be connected to the cable. Therefore, the connection portion can be configured to be fixed to or integrally with the first and second conductive portions. Moreover, the connection part can be set as the structure integrally provided in the connection part which has electroconductivity. In the second embodiment, the hook 312d of the cable connecting portion 300d is engaged with the engaging recess 320c and the engaging hole 330c of the connecting portion 300c. However, the hook, the engagement recess, and the engagement hole can be omitted. In addition, the hook can be configured to engage with only one of the engagement recess and the engagement hole of the connecting portion. Moreover, it is possible to provide a hook and an engagement recessed part (engagement hole) in both the cable connection part of Example 1, and a connection part. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the hook is provided in the connecting portion and the engagement recess (engagement hole) is provided in the cable connection portion.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the cable connection portion 300d ′ has a configuration in which a pair of first and second stoppers 313d ′ and 314d ′ are provided in the fixing portion 310d ′ instead of the pair of hooks 312d. Is possible. The first stopper 313d 'is an elastic piece that is cut out from the central portion of the fixing portion 310d' and extends in the X direction, and is bent toward the connecting portion 300c '. The first stoppers 313d 'are arranged at an interval in the X direction. Engagement holes 360c 'having a hole shape slightly larger than the outer shape of the first stopper 313d' are provided at the center of the coupling part 300c 'with an interval in the X direction. The second stopper 314d 'is a substantially L-shaped plate provided at the upper and lower end portions (both ends in the Z direction) of the fixing portion 310d' and bent toward the lock piece 340b side of the second conductive portion 300b. When the fixing portion 310d ′ is inserted between the coupling portion 300c ′ and the lock piece 340b and guided to the fixing position by the first and second guide convex portions 351c ′ and 352c ′ (that is, the cable connection portion 300d). The first stopper 313d ′ is engaged with the engagement hole 360c ′, and the second stopper 313d ′ is in contact with the lock piece 340b (in a state where “is positioned at the fixing position). Thereby, the fixing portion 310d 'is positioned and held at the fixing position with respect to the connecting portion 300c'. In this state, the fixing portion 310d 'is fixed to the connecting portion 300c' by the rivet 400. Note that only one of the first and second stoppers 313d 'and 314d' may be provided in the cable connection portion. By omitting the first and second guide protrusions 351c ′ and 352c ′, the first stopper 313d ′ is engaged with the engagement hole 360c ′ and / or the second stopper 314d ′ is in contact with the lock piece 340b. The cable connecting portion 300d ′ can be positioned on the connecting portion 300c ′ at the fixed position. Conversely, the first and second stoppers 313d ′ and 314d ′ are omitted, and the fixing portion 310d ′ is guided to the fixing position by the first and second guide convex portions 351c ′ and 352c ′. Is possible. The second guide protrusion 352c 'can be configured to abut against the lock piece 340b'. The first guide convex portion 351c 'can be provided in the connecting portion, and the engagement hole 360c' can be provided in the cable connecting portion. The engagement hole 360c ′ can be replaced with an engagement recess.

  In the second embodiment, the first plate 310a has the movable portion 350a. However, the movable part can be omitted. The movable portion is provided in at least one of the first and second conductive portions, and when the first and second conductive portions rotate from the open position to the closed position, the connection portion of the cable connection portion It is possible to arbitrarily change the design as long as the connection portion of the cable connection portion can come into contact with the movable portion and the connecting portion so as to be held between them. The movable part can be provided on at least one of the first and second conductive parts of the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the first and second bodies 200a and 200b are fixed to the first and second conductive portions 100a and 100b. However, the first and second bodies can be omitted. Moreover, in the said Example 1, although the 1st, 2nd body 200a, 200b was the block made of the same shape insulating resin, it is not limited to this. That is, the first and second bodies may have different shapes or may not have insulating properties. Moreover, even if it is a case where the 1st, 2nd body is comprised other than insulating resin, it can be set as the structure which has insulation. For example, the first and second bodies can be configured to have a metal and an insulating film coated on the outer surface of the metal.

  In the first embodiment, the first body 200a has the contact portions 250a and 260a, and the second body 200b has the contact portions 250b and 260b. However, the contact portion can be omitted. The contact portion is provided on at least one of the first and second bodies, and the other of the first and second bodies with the first and second conductive portions sandwiching the conductor. The design can be arbitrarily changed as long as it can abut and generate a predetermined gap between the first and second conductive portions.

  In the first embodiment, the first arm portion 270a is connected to the rear end of the contact portion 250a and extends in the width direction (second direction) of the first body 200a. However, the first arm portion can be omitted. Also, the design of the first arm can be arbitrarily changed as long as it is provided at the first end of the first body in the first direction and extends in the second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The first arm portion 270b of the second body 200b can be omitted and the design can be changed in the same manner as the first arm portion 270a.

  In the first embodiment, the second arm portion 280a is connected to the rear ends of the base 210a, the wall portion 240a, and the contact portion 260a and extends in the width direction (second direction) of the first body 200a. However, the second arm portion can be omitted. The second arm portion is provided at the second end portion in the first direction of the first body, and is arbitrarily changed in design as long as it extends in the second direction orthogonal to the first direction and has a recess. It is possible. The second arm portion 280b of the second body 200b can be omitted and the design can be changed in the same manner as the second arm portion 280a.

  While the concave portions of the second arm portions of the first and second bodies having the same shape can be inserted into the first arm portion of the second body while the first and second conductive portions are located at the open positions, The design can be arbitrarily changed as long as it can be used as an accommodation recess in which at least one of the connection portion, the holding portion, and the cable is accommodated. When only the concave portion is provided in the second arm portion, it is preferable that the second arm portion penetrates in the first direction.

  In addition, the said Example 1, 2 and the design change example mentioned above demonstrated the example of the raw material which comprises each part of a connector, a shape, a dimension, a number, arrangement | positioning, etc., Comprising: The same function can be implement | achieved. As long as the design can be changed arbitrarily. In the first and second embodiments, the conductive cloth is described as an example of the flexible conductor. However, an electric carpet having an electrode on the surface, a conductive sheet, a locating tape, or the like may be used.

100a ... 1st conductive part 110a ... 1st plate 120a ... 2nd plate 130a ... 3rd plate 131a ... projection 140a ...... 1st locking piece 150a .... Second locking piece 160a ... ... Third locking piece (part of locking mechanism)
161a ... Locking claw 170a ... Locking protrusion 180a ... Locking protrusion 181a ... Kaeri 190a ... Contact part 191a ... Projection 100b ... Second conductive 110b ··· First plate 120b ··· Second plate 130b ··· Third plate 131b ··· Projection 132b · Locking hole 133b · · · Hole 140b ··· First engagement Stopping piece 150b ... Second locking piece 160b ... Third locking piece (part of locking mechanism)
161b ... Lock hole 100c ... Connecting part 100d ... Cable connecting part 110d ... Adhering part 120d ... Connecting part 130d ... Holding part 200a ... First body 210a ... Base 220a ... Base part 230a ... Wall part 240a ... Wall part 250a ... Contact part 260a ... Contact part 270a ... -1st arm part 280a ...... 2nd arm part 281a ... 1st recessed part (recessed part of 2nd arm part)
282a ... second recess 200b ... second body 210b ... base 220b ... base 230b ... wall 240b ... wall 250b ... contact Part 260b ··· contact portion 270b ··· first arm portion 280b ··· second arm portion 281b ··· first recess (recessed portion of second arm portion)
282b ... second recess 300a ... first conductive part 310a ... first plate 311a ... arm 312a ... first pulse 313a ... second bump 320a ... · Second plate 330a · · · Third plate 331a · Wide portion 332a · · · Narrow portion 333a · · · first protrusion 334a · · · second protrusion 340a · · · lock hole 350a · ... Moving part 360a ... Locking protrusion 370a ... Locking protrusion 371a ... Return 300b ... Second conductive part 310b ... First plate 311b ... First pulse 312b ... Second pulse 320b ... Second plate 330b ... Third plate 331b ... First pulse 332b ... Second bump 333b ... Third Burst F
334b ... Locking hole 340b ... Lock piece 350b ... Contact part 351b ... Projection 300c ... Connection part 320c ... Engagement recess 330c ... Engagement hole 300d ... Cable connection part 310d ... Fixing part 312d ... Hook 320d ... Connection part 330d ... Holding part C ... Cable 10 ... ... Conductive cloth

In order to solve the above-described problems, a first connector of the present invention includes a first conductive conductor, a second conductive section, and end portions of the first and second conductive sections. The first and second conductive sections are flexible. And a connecting portion rotatably connected from a closed position where the body can be clamped to an open position where the conductor can be released. At least one of the first and second conductive parts has a locking projection that swings according to the rotation of the one conductive part and can penetrate the conductor. The locking protrusion is curved along the swinging orbit of the locking protrusion.

The second connector of the present invention includes the first and second conductive portions, the first and second bodies to which the first and second conductive portions are fixed, and the end portions of the first and second bodies. The first and second conductive portions include a connecting portion that is rotatably connected from a closed position where a flexible conductor can be held to an open position where the conductor can be released. At least one of the first and second conductive parts has a locking projection that swings according to the rotation of the one conductive part and can penetrate the conductor. The locking protrusion is curved along the swinging orbit of the locking protrusion.

According to such an aspect of the invention, since the first and second bodies have the same shape made of an insulating resin, the first and second bodies can be created with one mold. Therefore, the cost of the first and second connectors can be reduced. And the recessed part of the 2nd arm part of a 2nd body functions as an accommodation recessed part which accommodates at least one of a connection part, a holding | maintenance part, and a cable.

The lock hole or the lock recess may be arranged on the inner side of both widthwise ends of one of the first and second conductive portions. The lock piece can be configured to be disposed on the inner side than both ends in the other width direction of the first and second conductive portions. According to such an aspect of the invention, since the lock hole or the lock recess and the lock piece are disposed inside the both ends of the first and second conductive portions, the first and second connectors are provided with a lock mechanism. As a result, an increase in the outer shape of the first and second connectors can be suppressed.

The lock hole can be configured to be disposed on the inner side of both ends in the width direction of one of the first and second conductive portions. The lock piece can be configured to be disposed on the inner side than both ends in the other width direction of the first and second conductive portions. According to such an aspect of the invention, since the lock hole or the lock recess and the lock piece are disposed inside the both ends of the first and second conductive portions, the first and second connectors are provided with a lock mechanism. As a result, an increase in the outer shape of the first and second connectors can be suppressed.

The first plate 110a is a rectangular plate extending in the X direction. A pair of arms 111a is provided at the center of the first plate 110a. A second locking piece 150a is provided on the outer portion of the arm 111a of the first plate 110a. The X-direction across the first plate 110a, the third locking pieces 160 a is a plate which is bent on the lower side is connected. The third locking piece 160 a lockable locking pawl 161a is provided in the lock hole 161b of the second conductive portion 100b.

A recess 222b is provided below the locking hole 221b at the center of the base 220b. The recess 222b extends in a direction orthogonal to the length direction of the locking hole 221b and communicates with the central portion of the locking hole 221b. A pair of concave portions 225b is provided between the concave portion 222b and the convex portion 223b of the base portion 220b. In addition, a gap 290b is generated between the wall portions 230b and 240b and the base portion 220b. The concave portions 222b and 225b and the gap 290b are located below the locking hole 132b of the second conductive portion 100b. When the locking protrusions 170a and 180a of the first conductive part 100a are inserted into the locking holes 132b of the second conductive part 100b, the locking protrusion 170a is in the recesses 222b and 225b, and the locking protrusion 180a is in the gap. 290b is inserted. Thereby, interference with the latching protrusion 170a and the 2nd body 200b is prevented.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the first body 200a is an insulating resin block having the same shape as the second body 200b. Since the dimension of the first body 200a in the X direction is larger than the dimension of the first conductive part 100a in the X direction, the first body 200a is fixed to the first conductive part 100a as described later. Covers the first conductive part 100a (see FIGS. 1A and 1B). Further, the first body 200a can be rotated along with the rotation of the first conductive part 100a. The first body 200a includes a base 210a, a base 220a, walls 230a and 240a, contact portions 250a and 260a, and first and second arm portions 270a and 280a. In addition, about each part of the 1st body 200a, the description which overlaps with the 2nd body 200b is abbreviate | omitted.

In the first embodiment, the locking protrusions 170a and 180a are provided on the first conductive portion 100a. In the second embodiment, the locking protrusions 360a and 370a are provided on the first conductive portion 300a. However, the locking protrusion is provided on at least one of the first and second conductive portions, swings according to the rotation of the one conductive portion, can penetrate the conductor, and The design can be arbitrarily changed as long as it is curved along the swinging orbit of the locking projection. The burr 181a and 371a of the locking protrusions 180a and 370a can be omitted. It is possible to provide a burr on the locking projections 170a, 360a. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which a plurality of burr is provided on the locking projection .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, a plurality of first guide protrusions 351c ′ are formed at the upper end portion (one end portion in the Z direction) of the connecting portion 300c ′, and the lower end portion (other Z direction portion) of the connecting portion 300c ′. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which a plurality of second guide convex portions 352c ′ are provided at the end). The first and second guide convex portions 351c ′ and 352c ′ are convex on one end side in the Y direction. The first and second guide protrusions 351c ′ and 352c ′ are arranged with a gap in the Z direction. The dimension between the first and second guide protrusions 351c ′ and 352c ′ is set to be slightly larger than the dimension in the Z direction of the fixing part 310d ′ of the cable connection part 300d ′. The fixing portion 310d ′ is inserted between the first and second guide convex portions 351c ′ and 352c ′ and is guided to the fixing position with respect to the connecting portion 300c ′. Here, the fixing position is a position where a mounting hole (not shown) of the connecting part 300c ′ and a mounting hole (not shown) of the fixing part 310d ′ are aligned and communicate with each other, but the fixing position can be arbitrarily set. . A rivet 400 is attached to the fitting hole of the matching connecting part 300c ′ and the fitting hole of the fixing part 310d ′. Note that the first and second guide protrusions 351c ′ and 352c ′ can be provided in the connecting portions of the first and second embodiments. When the cable connecting portion is fixed to the rear surface of the connecting portion, the first and second guide convex portions 351c ′ and 352c ′ may be convex toward the other end side in the Y direction.

For example, the lock claw of the second conductive part 100b can be engaged with the lock hole of the first conductive part 100a . Further, the lock piece 340b of the second embodiment can be configured such that the crease portion 341b is omitted. Further, the lock piece 340b can be configured to have a plurality of fold portions 341b. In this case, the lock piece 340b can be bent at each crease.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the lock piece 340b ′ provided at the edge of the notch 311b ′ of the first plate 310b ′ of the second conductive portion 300b ′ is bifurcated (V-shaped). A configuration having tip portions 341b ′ and 341b ′ can be employed. The distal end portions 341b 'and 341b' of the lock piece 340b 'can be plastically deformed in a direction away from each other while being inserted into the lock hole 340a of the first conductive portion 300a, and can be engaged with the edge portion of the lock hole 340a. . In this case, the first and second conductive portions 300a and 300b ′ are electrically conductive by simply plastically deforming the tip portions 341b ′ and 341b ′ of the lock piece 340b ′ away from each other and engaging the edges of the lock holes 340a. It is easily locked in a state where the cloth 10 is sandwiched. In addition, the first and second portions 341 b ′ and 341 b ′ of the lock piece 340 b ′ are changed according to the thickness dimension of the conductive cloth 10 having a large variation only by changing the height position of the engagement with the edge of the lock hole 340 a. The distance between the conductive portions 300a and 300b ′ can be varied, and the pressure of the contact portion 350b ′ on the conductive cloth 10 can be varied. Therefore, the connector can apply an appropriate contact pressure to the conductive cloth 10 according to the thickness dimension of the conductive cloth 10. The remaining configuration of the second conductive portion 300b ′ is substantially the same as that of the second conductive portion 300b of the second embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the cable connection portion 300d ′ has a configuration in which a pair of first and second stoppers 313d ′ and 314d ′ are provided in the fixing portion 310d ′ instead of the pair of hooks 312d. Is possible. The first stopper 313d ′ is an elastic piece that cuts out the central portion of the fixing portion 310d ′ and extends in the X direction, and is bent toward the connecting portion 300c ′. The first stoppers 313d ′ are arranged with an interval in the X direction. Engagement holes 360c ′ having a hole shape slightly larger than the outer shape of the first stopper 313d ′ are provided in the center portion of the connection part 300c ′ with a gap in the X direction. The second stopper 314d ′ is a substantially L-shaped plate that is provided at the upper and lower end portions (both ends in the Z direction) of the fixing portion 310d ′ and is bent toward the lock piece 340b side of the second conductive portion 300b. When the fixing portion 310d ′ is inserted between the coupling portion 300c ′ and the lock piece 340b and guided to the fixing position by the first and second guide convex portions 351c ′ and 352c ′ (that is, the cable connection portion 300d). The first stopper 313d ′ is engaged with the engagement hole 360c ′, and the second stopper 313d ′ is in contact with the lock piece 340b (in a state where “is positioned at the fixing position). Accordingly, the fixing portion 310d ′ is positioned and held at the fixing position with respect to the connecting portion 300c ′. In this state, the fixing portion 310d ′ is fixed to the connecting portion 300c ′ by the rivet 400. Note that only one of the first and second stoppers 313d ′ and 314d ′ may be provided in the cable connection portion. By omitting the first and second guide protrusions 351c ′ and 352c ′, the first stopper 313d ′ is engaged with the engagement hole 360c ′ and / or the second stopper 314d ′ is in contact with the lock piece 340b. The cable connecting portion 300d ′ can be positioned on the connecting portion 300c ′ at the fixed position. Conversely, the first and second stoppers 313d ′ and 314d ′ are omitted, and the fixing portion 310d ′ is guided to the fixing position by the first and second guide convex portions 351c ′ and 352c ′. Is possible. The second guide convex portion 352c ′ can be configured to abut on the lock piece 340b . The first guide convex portion 351c ′ can be provided in the connecting portion, and the engagement hole 360c ′ can be provided in the cable connecting portion. The engagement hole 360c ′ can be replaced with an engagement recess.

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First and second conductive portions;
A connection in which end portions of the first and second conductive portions are rotatably connected from a closed position where the first and second conductive portions can hold a flexible conductor to an open position where the conductor can be released. Department and
At least one of the first and second conductive portions has a locking projection that swings according to the rotation of the one conductive portion and can penetrate the conductor,
The locking projection is a connector that is curved along a swinging orbit of the locking projection. The connector according to claim 1, wherein
A connector further comprising first and second bodies having insulation properties that are fixed to the first and second conductive portions and cover the first and second conductive portions. First and second conductive portions;
First and second bodies to which the first and second conductive portions are fixed; and
A connecting portion in which end portions of the first and second bodies are rotatably connected from a closed position where the first and second conductive portions can hold a flexible conductor to an open position where the conductor can be released. And
At least one of the first and second conductive portions has a hook-shaped locking projection that swings according to the rotation of the one conductive portion and can penetrate the conductor,
The locking projection is a connector that is curved along a swinging orbit of the locking projection. In the connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
At least the other of the first and second conductive portions is a connector having a locking hole or a locking recess into which the locking projection can be inserted. In the connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
At least one of the first and second conductive portions further includes a contact portion that can elastically contact the conductor in a state where the first and second conductive portions sandwich the conductor. Connector. The connector according to claim 5, wherein
At least one of the first and second conductive parts is composed of a conductive metal plate,
The contact portion is a connector that is an elastic piece obtained by rounding up a part of the metal plate. The connector according to claim 2 or 3,
One of the first and second bodies is in contact with the other of the first and second bodies with the first and second conductive portions sandwiching the conductor, and the first and second bodies A connector having an abutting portion that creates a predetermined gap between two conductive portions. In the connector according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
A connector further comprising a connection portion connected to at least one of the first and second conductive portions and connectable to a cable. The connector according to claim 8, wherein
A connector further comprising a holding portion capable of holding a cable. The connector according to any one of claims 8 to 9,
A connector further comprising a cable connecting portion that can be fixed to the conductive connecting portion and has the connecting portion. The connector according to claim 10, wherein
The first and second connectors are provided in at least one of the first and second conductive portions, and when the first and second conductive portions rotate from the open position to the closed position, the cable connection portion It is further equipped with a movable part that can approach and contact the connecting part of
The connector in which the connecting portion of the cable connecting portion is sandwiched between the moving portion and the connecting portion by the movable portion coming into contact with the connecting portion. The connector according to claim 10 or 11,
At least one of the cable connecting portion and the connecting portion has a hook,
The other of the cable connecting portion and the connecting portion is a connector having an engaging hole or an engaging recess with which the hook can be engaged. The connector according to claim 10 or 11,
At least one of the cable connecting portion and the connecting portion has a first stopper,
The other of the cable connecting portion and the connecting portion has an engagement hole or an engagement recess with which the first stopper can be engaged. The connector according to claim 10 or 11,
A lock mechanism for locking the first conductive portion to the second conductive portion in a state where the first and second conductive portions sandwich the conductor;
The lock mechanism includes a lock hole or a lock recess provided in any one of the first and second conductive portions,
A lock piece provided on the other of the first and second conductive portions and insertable into the lock hole or the lock recess;
The cable connecting portion is a connector having a second stopper that contacts the lock piece. The connector according to any one of claims 10 to 14,
The connecting portion has first and second guide convex portions arranged at intervals,
A connector in which the cable connecting portion is inserted between the first and second guide convex portions and guided to a fixing position with respect to the connecting portion. In the connector in any one of Claims 8-10,
The first and second bodies have the same shape made of insulating resin,
The first and second bodies have a first end in the first direction;
A second end opposite to the first end in the first direction;
A first arm provided at the first end and extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction;
A second arm provided at the second end and extending in the second direction;
The second arm part is provided with a recess,
A connector in which at least one of the connection portion, the holding portion, and the cable is accommodated in the concave portion of the second arm portion of the second body. In the connector in any one of Claims 1-16,
A connector in which at least one of the first and second conductive portions has at least one of a protrusion and a recess that can contact the conductor. The connector according to claim 17, wherein
A connector in which at least one of the protrusion and the recess has a quadrangular pyramid shape. In the connector according to any one of claims 1 to 18,
The connector in which the said some latching protrusion is provided in the center part and both ends of the said 1st electroconductive part. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 19,
A connector provided with a burr on the locking projection. In the connector according to claim 1-20,
At least one of the first and second conductive parts is a connector having a bump or an uneven surface. In the connector according to claims 1 to 21,
A connector further comprising a lock mechanism for locking the first conductive portion to the second conductive portion in a state where the first and second conductive portions sandwich the conductor. The connector according to claim 22, wherein
The lock mechanism includes a lock claw provided on one of the first and second conductive portions,
A lock hole or a lock recess that is provided on the other of the first and second conductive portions and that can hold the lock claw in a state where the first and second conductive portions sandwich the conductor. Connector. The connector according to claim 22, wherein
The lock mechanism includes a lock hole or a lock recess provided in any one of the first and second conductive portions,
A connector provided on the other of the first and second conductive portions and inserted into the lock hole or the lock recess and bendable; 25. The connector of claim 24.
The lock piece includes a fold portion and a portion other than the fold portion of the lock piece, and the fold portion is thinner than the other portion. The connector according to any one of claims 24 to 25,
The lock hole or the lock recess is arranged on the inner side of both ends in the width direction of one of the first and second conductive parts,
The lock piece is a connector that is disposed on the inner side of both ends in the width direction of either one of the first and second conductive portions. The connector according to claim 22, wherein
The lock mechanism includes a lock hole provided in any one of the first and second conductive portions;
A lock piece provided on the other of the first and second conductive portions and insertable into the lock hole;
The lock piece is a connector having a bifurcated or trifurcated tip that is plastically deformed in a direction away from each other and can be engaged with an edge of the lock hole. The connector according to claim 27.
The lock hole is disposed on the inner side than both ends in the width direction of one of the first and second conductive portions,
The lock piece is a connector that is disposed on the inner side of both ends in the width direction of either one of the first and second conductive portions.

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